Core Viewpoint - Elon Musk's xAI has filed an antitrust lawsuit against OpenAI and Apple, accusing them of colluding to monopolize the AI market and manipulate app rankings in the App Store to disadvantage Musk's own AI application, Grok [2][9][10]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit, consisting of 61 pages, alleges that a partnership agreement between OpenAI and Apple allows ChatGPT to be the sole generative AI chatbot integrated into Apple's operating systems, which harms Grok's market access [9][10]. - Musk seeks billions of dollars in damages and a court ruling declaring the collaboration between OpenAI and Apple illegal [10]. Group 2: Background and Context - Musk has a history of conflict with OpenAI, having previously sued them for abandoning their non-profit mission in favor of profit-making, which he claims has turned OpenAI into a "subsidiary" of Microsoft [10][11]. - The rivalry extends to Apple, with Musk previously criticizing Apple's high App Store fees and expressing disdain for Apple's attempts to enter the automotive market [13][14]. Group 3: Market Dynamics - Observations indicate that the App Store heavily promotes ChatGPT, while other generative AI applications, including Grok, receive minimal visibility [5][14]. - Despite Musk's claims, some users noted that the AI application rankings are not exclusively dominated by ChatGPT, suggesting that competition remains in the market [15].
马斯克起诉OpenAI和苹果垄断:App Store操纵排名,索赔数十亿美元